At our Innovation Showcase on 19 March, we caught up with Project Engineer Anna Morris who is helping to drive the transition to net zero.
Anna shared her story about why she’s passionate about her role and excited about the impact green gas is making now and its potential for the future.
Working as a Project Engineer within SGN’s Strategy & Regulation directorate places me right at the forefront of the energy transition. Every day, I’m surrounded by pioneering work that is helping to shape how we achieve our shared decarbonisation goals and that’s something I find incredibly motivating.
I’ve always been passionate about the energy industry, so being able to actively contribute to our journey towards net zero is both exciting and deeply rewarding. Supporting the shift towards greener gas across our network isn’t just part of my job – it’s something I genuinely care about. Knowing that the work I do plays even a small role in building a more sustainable future gives me a real sense of purpose.
I believe my background as a geologist allows me to bring a different perspective to the challenges we face. Decarbonising gas networks is complex, and it requires fresh thinking. Approaching problems from new angles and being willing to challenge conventional approaches is essential if we’re going to unlock the solutions needed to reach net zero.
Green gas
Green gases like biomethane are already making a meaningful impact. At SGN, we’re currently supplying the equivalent of around one in ten homes on our network with biomethane – a statistic that really brings home the progress we’re making. What’s particularly powerful about biomethane is that it not only supports decarbonisation but also makes productive use of organic waste, creating a genuinely circular and sustainable solution. I’m proud to be involved in work that’s helping to grow this contribution even further.
But biomethane is just one part of the picture. I’m also supporting projects exploring hydrogen blending, another key pathway in the transition to low-carbon energy. Together, these initiatives demonstrate the vital and evolving role gas networks will continue to play, delivering cleaner energy through a mix of innovative solutions.
However, unlocking the full potential of green gases like biomethane and hydrogen isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a regulatory one too. Current frameworks can limit how far and how fast we can go, which is why adapting regulation to enable a net zero future is so important.
At SGN, we’re currently supplying the equivalent of around one in ten homes on our network with biomethane – a statistic that really brings home the progress we’re making.
Anna Morris
Project Engineer
The RTSM programme
This is where projects I support, like Real Time Settlement Methodology (RTSM), come into play. RTSM is about bridging the gap between innovation and regulation, ensuring that as our gas mix changes, the systems that support it evolve too.
Recognising that different gases have unique properties, RTSM will ensure customer billing remains fair, accurate, and transparent throughout the energy transition. While the scale of this challenge could seem daunting, I see it as an opportunity. One where I can help shape solutions that will directly benefit consumers as we move through the energy transition.
Beyond the technical and regulatory work, what I value most about my role is the people. I’m naturally someone who thrives on collaboration, and I feel incredibly lucky to work alongside colleagues and industry experts who share the same passion for decarbonising energy.
Events like SGN’s Innovation Showcase really bring that to life. Bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and expertise creates an environment that’s both inspiring and energising for me. What stands out most is the shared drive to transform the energy system and that collective passion continues to motivate and inspire me every day in my role at SGN.
